Research Librarian

3 weeks ago

Washington, United States US Supreme Court of the United States Full time

**Duties**:
Research Librarians provide in-depth, comprehensive legal and multidisciplinary research for Chambers, law clerks, Court Officers, staff, and others. Utilizing resources in multiple formats and fields of inquiry, they serve as research experts in culling through the wide array of available materials to provide thorough responses to questions. Research Librarians work under intense time pressure and tight deadlines while determining efficient and effective search strategies to meet the research needs and expectations of Chambers and law clerks. They develop and create new formats and resources for the assembly, organization, and delivery of research results to Chambers and other Court constituencies. They perform collection development through selection responsibilities and resource evaluations. Research Librarians provide training and orientations to law clerks and new employees regarding Library resources and services. They participate in the design and maintenance of a complex relational database for research inquiries. In addition, they have broad programmatic responsibilities for long-term projects that influence the overall effectiveness of the Research Department and the Library.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

- Expert knowledge of research and reference services and methodologies, legal principles and terminology, court structure and procedure, and legal and non-legal research and related bibliography.
- Understanding of technology and databases sufficient to use and maintain existing resources and to assist in the design and development of new resources.
- Ability to quickly become familiar with and comfortable using new databases, web resources, and emerging technologies needed to support research functions and services.
- Ability to initiate, plan, manage, and complete complex projects.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects under intense time pressures while maintaining the appropriate attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively across organizational lines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the work.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)

**Qualifications**:
**Education**:
MLS/MLIS (or equivalent) degree from an ALA-accredited institution required. JD degree from an ABA-accredited institution strongly preferred.

**Additional information**:
Working for the Supreme Court of the United States offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and the SmartBenefits transit subsidy.
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**How You Will Be Evaluated**:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

The following documents are required:

- A cover letter
- A resume
- How to Apply

You must upload the cover letter and resume. These two documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 06/18/2024, in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior federal and/or military experience. In that case your most recent SF-50, Statement of Service, and/or DD-214 will also be required.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

**Agency contact information**:
**Human Resources Office**:
**Phone**:
(202) 479-3404

**Address**:

- Supreme Court of the United States_
- 1 First Street NE_
- Washington, DC 20543_
- US _

**Next steps**:

- Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Criminal history inquiries
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request

**Required Documents**:
The following documents are required:

- A cover letter
- A resume

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**The public**:
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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